For lift trucks today, there are numerous attachment options available. Most attachments are manufactured to be utilized on standard forklifts and are made to be utilized on VNA and reach trucks. It is very important to note that OSHA requires approval for any kind of attachment which must be approved for use by the specific manufacturer of lift truck.
The most essential common attachment is the sideshift and is considered to be standard equipment. The sideshift apparatus allow for more accurate load positioning as well as enables the fork carriage to slide left and right. The sideshift enables the operator to be more versatile with the equipment.
The fork positioner is another attachment option that enables the operator to adjust the forks' distance without having to get off of the truck. This specific attachment is mostly utilized in high volume operations where there is a huge variety of pallet and crate sizes handled.
The fork pivot enables the forks and carriage to pivot or rotate. Used for dumping and transporting hoppers which is specially designed. These attachments are extremely useful for many industrial applications.
Slip sheet attachments are a different attachment which are utilized where slip sheets which is a paperboard, or plastic or a sheet of cardboard that are used rather than pallets. The slip sheet attachments utilize a push and pull mechanism which clamps onto the slip sheet and pulls the cargo onto a thin platform. Afterwards, the load is pushed off the platform when the truck reaches the destination.
Drum attachments are available in numerous shapes and sizes, with some models able to handle 55 gallon drums. There are several smaller versions of a paper roll clamps that go around the roll and also are capable of a full 360 degree rotation. There are other types of drum attachments that could pick up a variety of drums all at once.
Tilt control is another option that enables you to preset fork tilt angles. The fork extensions are specialized extensions which slide over the existing forks on the truck so as to help you pick up and move longer loads. The Carton clamp operates similar to a paper roll clamp except rather than being circular, the clamping surface is flat.